3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 78–80%“78%; coop 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt | Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | 130 | 500 | — |
| What you study | BiologyChemistryMaterials ScienceMolecular Biology, Biochemistry | Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProduction & Manufacturing Engineering | Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesPhysics |
| What it is | This program lets you study science broadly — chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields — at university level. Unlike a specialized honours program in a single science, this one gives you flexibility to explore multiple areas before focusing deeper. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work in science-related industries. It suits students who are strong in math and sciences but not yet sure which direction to specialize in, or who want practical work experience alongside their degree. | Comprehensive Engineering is a four-year engineering degree where you choose a specialization in areas like software, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering. The BEng&Mgt option pairs your engineering degree with business and management courses, preparing you to lead technical projects or move into management roles. This program suits students who want hands-on problem-solving in engineering fields and are deciding between practical specializations or combining technical expertise with business skills. | You study physics and electrical engineering together over five years, combining theory in circuits, electromagnetism, and energy systems with hands-on problem-solving in power and electronics. Unlike a straight engineering program, this double degree gives you deeper physics knowledge and research skills alongside engineering design. This suits students who want both the scientific foundations and the practical applications — and who are ready for a longer program with built-in work terms. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | engineering | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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